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Zebra Rock and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties


Phosphosiderite and Zebra Rock Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
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Transparent   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.692-1.739   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
​ face-centered cubic (fcc)   
Not Available   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.240   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

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Zebra Rock and Phosphosiderite Optic Character

Zebra Rock and Phosphosiderite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Zebra Rock and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Zebra Rock and Phosphosiderite optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character.

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Zebra Rock and Phosphosiderite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Zebra Rock and Phosphosiderite transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Zebra Rock is Not Available while Zebra Rock is Not Available in appearance.

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